And-varp

Old Norse Dictionary - and-varp

Meaning of Old Norse word "and-varp" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

and-varp
n. the act of heaving a sob, sigh, 655 xx. 4, Sks. 39, 688. Freq. in theol. writers, Pass. 40. 7.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᚾᛏ-ᚢᛅᚱᛒ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.
theol.
theological, theologically.

Works & Authors cited:

Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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